Feb 17, 2008 · Since on the Earth's surface weight and mass are proportional, for everyday usage it doesn't matter which units you use. You can say that you "weigh" 70kg or 686 N (not 70 N!). …

Sep 28, 2008 · The unit of mass in the USA system is the seldom used 'slug', which weighs 32 pounds (lbs) on Earth. A net force of 1 pound (lb) will give an object with a mass of 1 slug, an …

Mar 20, 2010 · m=F/a then is mass measured in kg or g. Thanks You need compatable units. If force is given in Newtons, acceleration should usually be given in meters per second squared. …

Aug 21, 2011 · Scales primarily measure weight, which is the force exerted by gravity on an object, but they are often calibrated to display mass under Earth's gravity. This means that …

Dec 2, 2010 · Of course, a counter balance measures mass, so the system was (and still is, if you look only at the pound reading) inconsistent. And, as you see, a simple spring system may …

Dec 20, 2018 · The discussion clarifies the distinction between mass and weight, noting that grams measure mass while Newtons measure weight, which is the force exerted by gravity on …

Aug 20, 2025 · Dry mass is used to measure growth because it provides a more accurate representation of an organism's biomass by removing the influence of water content, which …

Aug 30, 2009 · To calculate mass from weight, use the formula m = F/g, where F is weight in Newtons and g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s² on Earth). A person …

Nov 12, 2011 · So the car has a mass of 3000lb, but then they measure the force applied also in pounds. Unlike SI units where forces are always measured in N and mass in kg.

Aug 24, 2008 · Measuring an object's mass in the absence of gravity is possible through methods that rely on oscillations and inertial properties. Techniques such as using a spring to observe …